Student Research Assistant Part-Time

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.

This is a part-time position. You will need a resume to complete your application.

Job Summary Core responsibilities of this position include

Conduct research on various life science projects that may include laboratory work and/or field work. Maintain and continue ongoing projects including but not limited to organism trapping and collection, curation, sample preparation, data entry, mentoring of research students.

LCCC in its strategic plan has identified important Core Values and Aspirational Values, which are inherent in the cultural fabric of the College. The person fulfilling this role is expected to bear these qualities and advocate for them. https//www.lccc.wy.edu/StrategicPlan2030/index.aspx

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

Start Date As soon as practical after offer is made.

Compensation $15.03 per hour.

Essential Functions – this position is Non-Exempt/Exempt, i.e., is/is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

• Conducts all experiments and field observations using currently accepted techniques including safe use of research organisms, chemicals and equipment both in the lab and in the field. Manages a variety of insect trap types including proper handling of specimens and specimen data.
• Communicates the results of experiments both in writing and orally as appropriate to peers, supervisors, and the scientific community.
• Approved for driving LCCC vehicles to the LCCC land in Vedauwoo.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of introductory levels of content in a natural science field (biology, chemistry, physics) including understanding of the scientific method and application to unexplored questions.
• Knowledge of introductory entomology including taxonomy and ecology (as it pertains to beetles).
• Ability to find and evaluate primary scientific literature to ascertain previous work and background on the projects.
• Ability to manage large amounts of environmental data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and speaking.
• Ability to follow and develop (as necessary) procedures for lab and field activities.
  
  
  

Physical/Mental Demands

• Should be able to hike 10 miles while carrying 20 lbs. on a weekly basis to collect trap samples.
  
  
  

NOTE This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience conducting novel research and project responsibility including collaborative activities as well as professional communication of the results.
• Previous involvement in LCCC research group.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with beetle trapping, collecting, identification, and curation.
  
  
  

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, genetic information, political affiliation, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.